Ever wonder how to make quiet time a priority or feel like you’re too busy to have daily devotions? You’re not the only one. So many of us moms are caught in the trenches of motherhood, and it often feels like “me time” is the first to go when we’re barely surviving. That’s why I was so excited to interview popular blogger …
How to Be Close to God Through ALL the Seasons of Life
Sometimes I wish my life looked different than it does. I convince myself that if only I had more time, if only I got more sleep, if only I __[insert excuse]__, I’d be closer to God than I am. But looking back on the seasons of my life, I realize that it’s not those external factors that determine the closeness …
How Prayer Will Revolutionize Your Personal Bible Study
For years I used to do my Bible study without much prayer. I mean, I’d separate my prayer time from my Bible study time. Prayer meant sitting down with a list of people to pray for, and Bible study meant sitting down with my Bible and a notebook. They were two separate parts of my life, and they both became …
Why Christians Should Study the Bible
You might be wondering, “Why write a series on Bible study? Don’t we have enough studies already? We need to DO more, not READ more.” I get it. That’s what I was saying a few months ago, too. You see, I come from a family of people who love God, and reading the Bible was always something we just did. But as …
How to Overcome Doubt:: A Personal Story
He laced his fingers around the mug of coffee and listened to me as I poured out my concerns. “Just tell me how to overcome doubt.” I said. “I’ve just never questioned this before, and now I’m not even sure what to believe.” We were in some pretty deep theological and philosophical waters, discussing the canonicity of the Bible, how …